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@seattlehanddoc One of the best recipes we’ve ever tried! We LOVE butter chicken and have made it before but this was authentic… delicious! Slightly adapted recipe from one of our favorite chefs, @erinscozykitchen She is a mad genius!!! Butter Chicken + Cheesy Garlic Naan CHICKEN MARINADE 4 lb chicken thighs, cubed 2 tbsp grated garlic 2 tbsp grated ginger 2 cups Greek yogurt 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp turmeric 2 tsp cumin 1 tbsp Kashmiri chili powder 2-3 tbsp garam masala 1/2 tspn Kasuri methi, crushed between your palms (optional) 4–5 tsp salt CURRY SAUCE 1/2 Cup ghee 2 large onions, diced 3 cups passata tomatoes 28 oz diced tomatoes 2 tbsp grated garlic 2 tbsp grated ginger 1½ cups cashews 3 cups heavy cream 2 tbsp coriander 3 tbsp garam masala 1 tbsp Kashmiri chili powder 2 tbsp cumin 1/2 tspn Kasuri methi, crushed between your palms(optional) 2 tbsp sugar 3 tsp salt Hot water to thin CHEESY GARLIC NAAN 3 1/3 cups bread flour 1 cup warm water 1 tbsp sugar 1 instant yeast packet 1 tsp salt 120 g yogurt 3 tbsp olive oil 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese GARLIC BUTTER 1 stick melted salted butter ½ tsp garlic powder 1/4 cup cilantro 1/2 tspn Kasuri methi crushed between your palms(optional) Marinate chicken for 1 hour. Brown chicken in 2 tbsp butter/ghee and set aside. In the same pan, sauté onions for a few minutes, add garlic, ginger, and spices. Mix. Add tomatoes, cream, cashews, and simmer 5–10 min. Blend smooth, return chicken to sauce, simmer until done. Mix naan dough ingredients in a bowl, dump out onto a lightly floured surface knead 5 min, cover, saran wrap, and rise 1 hour. Divide into 6 balls, roll them out, stuff with 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella each, let rest for 10 minutes. Then gently roll out on a lightly flowered surface. Lightly oil, a medium high cast-iron skillet, cook 1–2 min per side. You know it’s done on the second side when it blows up like a balloon Brush with garlic butter. #butterchicken #indianfood #naan #cheesebread #dinner

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Length · 11 May 2026
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Video #28106 · Vlog

Cooking process start to finishfrom @seattlehanddoc

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Overview

A man and a woman demonstrate how to make a complete meal of butter chicken and cheesy garlic naan. They walk through the entire cooking process in a fast-paced montage, including marinating and browning the chicken, creating a creamy tomato sauce with an immersion blender, and preparing, stuffing, and pan-frying the naan bread from scratch. The video concludes with them showcasing and enjoying the final, delicious-looking meal.

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Simple outline

  1. 1Showcase the final, combined result
  2. 2Demonstrate the main process
  3. 3Demonstrate the secondary process
  4. 4Show the final assembly
  5. 5Confirm the satisfying outcome

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Classification

Format
Concepts
Tutorial / How ToProcess
Elements
Montage EditingOverhead ShotMood MusicFinal Result Hook

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Hook analysis

What stops the scroll in the first 3 seconds

Title hook · 35%

POV: you are private chefs to 3 high school athletes

Visual hook · 65%

The video opens with a dramatic and satisfying close-up of a large, cheesy garlic naan being pulled apart, revealing a gooey cheese pull over a pot of rich, orange butter chicken.

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Open with an extreme close-up of [food item] being pulled apart or opened to reveal a [dramatic filling, texture, or sauce] over [finished dish].

  • — Open with an extreme close-up of a grilled cheese being pulled apart to reveal a stretchy cheese pull over tomato soup.
  • — Open with an extreme close-up of a chocolate lava cake being opened to reveal molten chocolate over vanilla ice cream.
  • — Open with an extreme close-up of a burrito being cut open to reveal colorful fillings and melted cheese over salsa.

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Hook and payoff

The promise the opener makes, and how the video pays it back

Hook

The Irresistible Preview: A rapid montage of the most visually appealing and satisfying moments of the final product (e.g., a cheese pull, a perfect dip, a final garnish) to establish the goal and create immediate desire.

Payoff

The Full Circle Reward: The narrative comes full circle by re-showing the hook's satisfying actions (the dip, the pull-apart) and concludes with the creators' genuine, positive reactions, validating the entire process and rewarding the viewer.

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Narrative framework

The structural pattern this video runs on

Framework

The Dual-Process Satisfying Build

This framework builds a complex, multi-part creation by first showing the irresistible final product, then breaking down the creation of the main component and a 'wow-factor' secondary component into two distinct, fast-paced montages, culminating in a final assembly and a satisfying payoff that mirrors the hook.

  1. 1

    The Core Component Build

    A step-by-step, accelerated montage showing the preparation and initial cooking of the main element of the creation.

  2. 2

    The Foundation Build

    A process-focused sequence showing the creation of the base or sauce that the core component will be integrated into, often ending with a transformative step like blending or reducing.

  3. 3

    The First Unification

    A brief, pivotal moment where the core component and the foundation are combined, completing the first major part of the project.

  4. 4

    The 'Wow Factor' Build

    A shift in focus to the creation of a special, impressive secondary component from scratch, highlighting a unique or desirable feature (e.g., stuffing with cheese).

  5. 5

    The Final Transformation

    The cooking and finishing of the 'wow factor' component, culminating in a final polish or garnish that elevates its appeal.

Themes

  • Home cooking
  • Comfort food
  • Cooking together
  • Hearty meals

Techniques

  • Montage editing
  • Overhead shots
  • Fast pacing

Trends

  • POV storytelling
  • ASMR-style cooking sounds (subtle)
  • Recipe tutorials

Post caption

One of the best recipes we’ve ever tried! We LOVE butter chicken and have made it before but this was authentic… delicious! Slightly adapted recipe from one of our favorite chefs, @erinscozykitchen She is a mad genius!!! Butter Chicken + Cheesy Garlic Naan CHICKEN MARINADE 4 lb chicken thighs, cubed 2 tbsp grated garlic 2 tbsp grated ginger 2 cups Greek yogurt 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp turmeric 2 tsp cumin 1 tbsp Kashmiri chili powder 2-3 tbsp garam masala 1/2 tspn Kasuri methi, crushed between your palms (optional) 4–5 tsp salt CURRY SAUCE 1/2 Cup ghee 2 large onions, diced 3 cups passata tomatoes 28 oz diced tomatoes 2 tbsp grated garlic 2 tbsp grated ginger 1½ cups cashews 3 cups heavy cream 2 tbsp coriander 3 tbsp garam masala 1 tbsp Kashmiri chili powder 2 tbsp cumin 1/2 tspn Kasuri methi, crushed between your palms(optional) 2 tbsp sugar 3 tsp salt Hot water to thin CHEESY GARLIC NAAN 3 1/3 cups bread flour 1 cup warm water 1 tbsp sugar 1 instant yeast packet 1 tsp salt 120 g yogurt 3 tbsp olive oil 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese GARLIC BUTTER 1 stick melted salted butter ½ tsp garlic powder 1/4 cup cilantro 1/2 tspn Kasuri methi crushed between your palms(optional) Marinate chicken for 1 hour. Brown chicken in 2 tbsp butter/ghee and set aside. In the same pan, sauté onions for a few minutes, add garlic, ginger, and spices. Mix. Add tomatoes, cream, cashews, and simmer 5–10 min. Blend smooth, return chicken to sauce, simmer until done. Mix naan dough ingredients in a bowl, dump out onto a lightly floured surface knead 5 min, cover, saran wrap, and rise 1 hour. Divide into 6 balls, roll them out, stuff with 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella each, let rest for 10 minutes. Then gently roll out on a lightly flowered surface. Lightly oil, a medium high cast-iron skillet, cook 1–2 min per side. You know it’s done on the second side when it blows up like a balloon Brush with garlic butter. #butterchicken #indianfood #naan #cheesebread #dinner

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